Oral Health: What Women Need to Know?
International Women’s Day celebrated annually on March 8th is a time when people around the world come together to celebrate women’s achievements while raising awareness for gender equality; reproductive rights; and violence and abuse against women. As part of this female focus, let's know about women’s oral health . Owing to hormonal influences, women have unique needs when it comes to dental care . This blog reviews phases of the female life cycle from puberty through menopause. PUBERTY Puberty occurs between the ages of 11-14 in most women. The production of sex hormones - estrogen and progesterone increases. Also, the prevalence of gum diseases (gingivitis) increases without an increase in the amount of plaque. As part of preventive care, brushing, flossing & tongue cleaning twice a day becomes vital. This age group is also susceptible to eating disorders - bulimia & anorexia nervosa . The chronic regurgitation of gastric contents on intraoral tissues leads t...
